1999 4x4 2 Door Tahoe

[bowtiefreak]

Good stuff. I run a CV shaft, let me tell you what a pain in the ass that was to set up

 

[jerryjoe28]

@bunchz71 I have no idea how I missed the updates on this but I literally had the exact same problem you are talking about. after talking with @bowtiefreak I decided to go with the simple solution of lengthening my drive shaft 2 1/2' and doing a 3 degree shim on the rear end. I plan on swapping over to the cv style shaft after I figure out what I need to do about the lift on mine.

 

[bunchz71]

@bunchz71 I have no idea how I missed the updates on this but I literally had the exact same problem you are talking about. after talking with @bowtiefreak I decided to go with the simple solution of lengthening my drive shaft 2 1/2' and doing a 3 degree shim on the rear end. I plan on swapping over to the cv style shaft after I figure out what I need to do about the lift on mine.

It seems to me that the vibration is gone, or barely noticeable. How much are the CV shaft and what are the advantages of going that route ?

 

[jerryjoe28]

Im not sure on cost all I know is my driveline guy said he could do it when I was ready. the cv shaft allows a much higher angle to be achieved and operates much smother. this will give you less wear on joints and less vibrations. after I get my lift problems worked out I will defiantly get 1

 

[bowtiefreak]

^^^ this. The short wheel base of the two door makes the angles worse than say a four door or suburban

 

[bunchz71]

Im not sure on cost all I know is my driveline guy said he could do it when I was ready. the cv shaft allows a much higher angle to be achieved and operates much smother. this will give you less wear on joints and less vibrations. after I get my lift problems worked out I will defiantly get 1

What issues are you having with your lift ?

 

[jerryjoe28]

What issues are you having with your lift ?

I have it cranked as far as I can get it up front (almost hitting the drop stops on the upper A arms) to try to get it to set level. now with the wider tires im having clearance problems when I turn. don't want to but I guess im going to body lift it for now

 

[bunchz71]

I have it cranked as far as I can get it up front (almost hitting the drop stops on the upper A arms) to try to get it to set level. now with the wider tires im having clearance problems when I turn. don't want to but I guess im going to body lift it for now

I put on 315/70/17 BF Goodrich KO2 and when I turn sharp all the way, I would get some tire rub on the sway bars...... I added the 2" spacers and fixed that problem, plus it now handles better and looks better. take some pics of yours and I will take pics of mine so we can compare.

 

[jerryjoe28]

I put on 315/70/17 BF Goodrich KO2 and when I turn sharp all the way, I would get some tire rub on the sway bars...... I added the 2" spacers and fixed that problem, plus it now handles better and looks better. take some pics of yours and I will take pics of mine so we can compare.

I have enough off set that I don't hit the sway bar. my problem is the wide wheels take up more room in the fender so when I turn I hit the rear of the fender

 

[jerryjoe28]

ordered the CV shaft (parts) this AM. hope I can get it done next week